J'ose (en. I dare)

/ʒ‿oz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have the courage to do something.

I dare to broach this delicate subject.

J'ose aborder ce sujet délicat.

To express an opinion or idea, often with a connotation of challenge.

I dare to say that I disagree.

J'ose dire que je ne suis pas d'accord.

To venture to act in an uncertain situation.

I dare to try this new recipe.

J'ose essayer cette nouvelle recette.

Origin of the verb 'oser', from the Latin 'audere' which means 'to dare'.

I dare to hope

I have hope, even if it is difficult.

J'ose espérer

I dare to believe

I think that it could be true.

J'ose croire

Dare to say

To express a bold opinion.

Oser dire

to dare

To have the audacity to do something.

oser

audacity

Courage or recklessness in actions.

audace

courage

The ability to face fear or adversity.

courage

To take risks without hesitation.

He is bold, he doesn't hesitate, he dares!

Il est audacieux, il n'hésite pas, il ose !

To express an opinion without a filter.

She dares to say out loud what everyone thinks quietly.

Elle ose dire tout haut ce que tout le monde pense tout bas.